Crash In Livingston Brings Down Wires, Hampers Traffic Near Mall

LIVINGSTON, NJ — A crash into a utility pole in Essex County closed roads and hampered traffic in Livingston and Florham Park on Tuesday, with residual effects still felt the next morning, authorities said.

The Livingston Police Department announced Tuesday morning that South Orange Avenue was closed in both directions at Eisenhower Parkway due to a vehicle accident with poles and wires down.

“It’s gonna be a while too,” Livingston police stated. “Please avoid the area.”

Florham Park police reported Tuesday that Columbia Turnpike was closed at Vreeland Road “indefinitely” due to the accident. Authorities advised that motorists take a detour through East Hanover to Rt. 10.

Livingston police provided an update on the situation at 8 p.m.:

“The intersection of S. Orange Ave. and Eisenhower Parkway is still shut down. Crews from JCP&L, Verizon, and Comcast are working to restore all utilities.”

Livingston police offered another update prior to the Wednesday morning rush hours:

“As of 5 a.m., South Orange Avenue traveling eastbound is open in its entirety. South Orange Avenue westbound is closed from Walnut Street to just west of Eisenhower Parkway. Eisenhower Parkway southbound is still shut down in front of the Livingston Mall while crews are still making the necessary repairs. This means that there is NO ACCESS to South Orange Avenue from Eisenhower Parkway.”

Columbia Turnpike traveling into Livingston was reopened Wednesday morning, Florham Park police reported.

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